Youth and Adult Mission Quarterly

Missionary Changed My Life

April 2, 2022

When I wrote my final Greek exam, I knew that I had failed. As I handed it to Mr. Raunio, I looked him in the eye and said, “Doc, I failed again.”

I’m a Dead Man, Part 1

April 9, 2022

Two ambulances were summoned, and Fortunate and I were whisked off to Harare. The last thing I remembered was being carried out of the hospital.

I’m a Dead Man, Part 2

April 16, 2022

I ask God, “Why did You spare us? We should have perished right on the spot.”

Blessing Others

April 23, 2022

I was confused. My husband’s church never spoke about the world coming to an end. I had no idea what the dreams meant.

Meet You on the Other Side

April 30, 2022

Mother, screaming, ran to the back door and fled outside. My stepfather followed with a large stick in his hand.

Dying to Live

May 7, 2022

I am not proud of the life that I led. I saw 180 friends killed by the police. I was arrested more than 40 times, and courts convicted me three times.

Parties or God

May 14, 2022

Bessie couldn’t imagine quitting parties and throwing away her earrings. “I couldn’t worship in this church!” she said.

Hope in the Pandemic

May 21, 2022

The question bothered me greatly. From the depths of my heart, I responded, “I want to follow what my God has said in His Word.”

The Lord’s True Day

May 28, 2022

“Who is this pastor?” my uncle asked. “He is so intelligent, speaking only what is written in the Bible!”

Unexpected Proposal

June 4, 2022

“Why don’t you come to church with me anymore?” Mother asked. “I don’t feel comfortable,” I replied.

A Reason to Live

June 11, 2022

But then my life fell apart. My mother abruptly died, and my father, an alcoholic, drank even more.

Kicked Out

June 18, 2022

Even though I no longer lived with my parents, tensions continued to grow. Relatives threatened to beat me up, and I wasn’t sure where to live.

A Miracle Story

June 25, 2022

“How could you accept the teachings of another denomination?” I scolded them.

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Finding the True Way

January 1, 2022

I closed my Bible and tried to sleep. I wondered whether the Adventists were trying to deceive me.

Tending God’s Garden

January 8, 2022

“Let’s plant this coconut and make a deal with God,” I told Angelo. “If God’s work will live in this land, then this coconut also will live. But if God’s work will end quickly or die in this land, then this coconut also will die.”

Taking the New Path

January 15, 2022

“Only your husband can convert to that religion,” he said. “You cannot follow him.”

Bible Only for Priests

January 22, 2022

Please do not continue to teach false truths to your congregation because, if you teach that which is not true, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven

Angels Among Us

January 29, 2022

“I know you and your motives,” she said. “Don’t you mess with me. You are trying to convince my people to go to your church by offering money.”

Beatings Strengthen Faith

February 5, 2022

But the threats and beatings strengthened my faith. I resolved to love God with all my heart and keep His commandments.

Tina’s Test

February 12, 2022

But why don’t you work on Saturdays then? You know Saturday is double pay,” said another. “You are only having fun,” said a third.

Miracle Bus

February 19, 2022

“I don’t sell cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, or tea. But people are still smoking and drinking. Please help me. I want to buy a no-smoking bus so people can travel without smoke.”

Persecuted for Faith

February 26, 2022

But how long could the girl hang on? How long would she be able to endure the beatings and abuse from the hands of her parents and brother? Where could she go for help and shelter?

Widow of Oudomxay

March 5, 2022

For the first time, he and his wife had to worship without fellow church members. They felt lonely, and the loneliness turned into frustration.

Forgiving Mother Part 1

March 12, 2022

I realized that I was clinging to a dangerous sin. I had to learn to forgive Mother, but I really could not do it because I could not humble myself to accept and forgive her.

Forgiving Mother Part 2

March 19, 2022

I understand that our mother is imperfect. She can be unreasonable at times, and she gets on our nerves.

Last Chance for God

March 26, 2022

“What’s wrong with you two today?” I demanded. “Why aren’t you doing what you’re supposed to?”

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